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Cathedral Castle Construction Defense Sources |
| Rochester Cathedral |
| Rochester cathedral is England's second oldest cathedral : over
1,400 years of worship, history and architecture. |
| Rochester Castle |
| Rochester catle wasbuilt on the highest part of Rochester's Roman
city wall, to defend the crossing of the River Medway. This Norman
bishop's castle is one of the best preserved and finest examples
of Norman architecture in England. |
| Construction |
| This castle was built by William the Conqueror's finest architect
in1087 at a cost of just £60. Standing 113feet, the keep dominates
the skyline of Rochesterand is the tallest in England. |
| Defense |
| The castle was not defensive building, but a palatial residence
for the most powerful churchman in England. |
| Sources |
(texts from me)
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